Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:57am on 19 Feb 2026,Thursday India
A stampede-like situation occurred at Shivneri Fort in Pune district during celebrations for Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary, as an uncontrolled crowd far exceeded the fort’s capacity, causing chaos in narrow pathways. Thousands of devotees, including women and children, gathered at the historic site overnight, leading to overcrowding on constricted routes where upward and downward movement collided. In the ensuing rush, people were pushed and trampled, resulting in multiple injuries—especially among women and children—who were treated at nearby hospitals. Authorities are assessing the incident and crowd management response amid ongoing celebrations.
